Georgia Bulldogs decline White House invite, coach denies political motive

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart said the team's decision not to visit the White House was due to scheduling conflicts and not political reasons. The team was invited to attend "College Athlete Day" on June 12, but the school's athletic association said the date was not feasible given the student-athlete calendar and time of year. The Bulldogs' decision not to travel to Washington comes after months of uncertainty and some criticism of the White House from Georgia fans and Republican leaders.